Los Cabos has a well-earned reputation as a playground for adults, but cape cities Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo also provide plenty of family-friendly activities options. Local adventure companies offer unforgettable excursions for children a...

Few neighborhoods offer fresher seafood or better views than Medano Beach, a two mile stretch of golden sand that is home to some of the best restaurants and cantinas in Cabo San Lucas. Many of the area's top eateries look out over the fish-rich wate...

CasaMagna Marriott Resort's commitment to tequila is rare, even my Mexican standards. Not only does the Puerto Vallarta based property grow its own agave azul, and bottle its own proprietary brand of the country's most famous spirit, but guests at th...

Mornings tend to start a little later in vacation havens like Los Cabos, and anyone up at dawn probably hasn't been to bed yet. That hardly lessens the importance of breakfast, however. A good morning meal provides necessary nourishment for any day i...

Summer is the most popular season for surfing in Los Cabos, with great conditions off many Sea of Cortez side beaches. Acapulquito and Costa Azul may be the best known spots—the Zippers surf break at Costa Azul is the site of the annual Los Cabos Ope...

Los Cabos' scenic Sea of Cortez vistas and diversity of terrains, from golden sand beaches to cactus-studded deserts and rolling hillsides, make it an excellent destination for horseback riding enthusiasts. And although cape cities Cabo San Lucas and...

Despite the proliferation of romantic seaside restaurants in Los Cabos, cape cities Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo also feature plenty of family-friendly establishments, with dining options that range from taquerías and burger joints to upscale...

Romantic and family-friendly lodgings aren't necessarily mutually exclusive in Los Cabos. Many of the best hotels and resorts in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo offer amenities like babysitting and nanny services, and supervised kids clubs featu...

Luxurious accommodations, outstanding on-site dining and unique underwater marriage and renewal of vows ceremonies may be the primary reasons Bahia Hotel and Beach Club has become the most popular boutique resort on Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. Bu...

Barefoot drinking and dining have long been staples of the Los Cabos beach scene, as evidenced by the many cantinas in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo mixing sun and sand with seafood and tropical cocktails. Few local establishments, however, ca...

"The Golden Zone" is a phrase often used to refer to the high-end stretch of restaurants and retail establishments near Luxury Avenue on the Cabo San Lucas Marina, but perhaps more accurately describes the coastline of Los Cabos, which is studded wit...

There is more to life at Land's End than gorgeous golden sand beaches and umbrella-garnished cocktails. Baja California Sur's southernmost resort area is also home to the state's toughest sporting competition: Ford Ironman Los Cabos. For the second c...

Cata Wine is a perfect dining option for couples with diverse culinary preferences. Not only does the San Jose del Cabo restaurant offer some of the city's finest traditional Mexican dining, but also some of its finest Italian fare. Chef Karina Alarc...

Competition is fierce in Cabo San Lucas' nightlife district, but Knotty Social Club has been one of the area's more popular after-midnight haunts since its opening last November. This nightclub showcases hip decor, an excellent location near the Mari...

Voilá Bistro, anchored by Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Roberto Valle, has become a favorite of gallery goers and habitués of San José del Cabo's historic art district. The hip eatery is housed in the remains of an 1860s-era hacienda. Here they serve up a...

Los Cabos has long been famed for its seaside luxury lodgings, but in recent years the area has also seen an increase in trendy boutique resorts. Melia's ME Cabo Resort is set on Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. And it's the best of the city's hip hot...

Cabo San Lucas has long been popular as a romantic getaway destination, with dozens of seaside luxury hotels dedicated to providing visiting couples with chic accommodations and pampering amenities. Of course, Los Cabos' temperate year-round climate ...

Perfect days in Los Cabos require sun, sand, seafood and live music. Cerritos Beach Club and Surf, located on a beautiful Pacific Coast beach 40 miles north of Cabo San Lucas, meets all of these requirements. The scenically situated beach club hosts ...

Romance is a specialty at many of Los Cabos' best hotels. Not only do premier luxury lodgings in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo provide elegant accommodations and spectacular seaside views, the region's top resorts also showcase romantic amenit...

Cabo San Lucas is home to a number of excellent restaurants that showcase traditional Mexican cuisine, but only a select few Los Cabos area eateries offer authentic regional specialties as well as world-class collections of tequila and mezcal. Solmar...

It is never too late to find quality dining in Cabo San Lucas, where many of the best late night eateries stay open until at least 4 a.m., and some serve filling fare around the clock. Tacos remain the after-midnight nosh of choice, but pizzas, burge...

Los Cabos is home to dozens of great beachfront restaurants, from barefoot fine dining establishments to seaside cantinas specializing in comfort food and buckets of ice cold beer. Romantic "tables in the sand" and gorgeous Land's End views are featu...

Los Cabos' popularity as a romantic vacation getaway and site for destination weddings, honeymoons and renewal of vows ceremonies is easy to understand. Not only does the area offer spectacular natural beauty - pristine beaches, rugged desert and mou...

Have you considered spending Christmas in Cabo? For those who like their winter weather warm, and prefer sailing, snorkeling and surfing to shoveling snow or adding fresh kindling to the fireplace, spending the holiday season at Land's End in Cabo Sa...

Homestyle dining has the same connotations in México as it does in the United States - traditional recipes, family atmosphere, friendly service, and plenty of comfort food favorites - although downhome menus staples are distinctly different at restau...

Quality shopping centers are scattered throughout Los Cabos, from high-end malls on the Cabo San Lucas Marina to upscale boutique developments in the Tourist Corridor and colonial-style plazas featuring arts and crafts galleries in San Jose del Cabo'...

Whether it's high-end luxury resorts, boutique bed and breakfasts, or budget friendly inns, the hotels of Los Cabos are showcasing much more than comfortable accommodations and Land's End views. Many of the area's best lodgings also offer first-class...

Cabo fashions aren't particularly cutting edge, but the local style does require a versatile wardrobe, with appropriate apparel set aside for water-based adventures such as surfing and big-game sportfishing, as well as more refined endeavors like win...

Outdoor meals are a year round staple in Los Cabos, and why not? Considering the area's many gorgeous seaside locales, and a climate that offers over 350 days of sunshine per year, al fresco dining conditions are nearly always perfect. Many of the to...

Not every meal in Los Cabos must be enjoyed from an elevated aerie overlooking Land's End and the Sea of Cortez. Sometimes what really hits the spot is a bit of take out food that can be enjoyed back at the hotel, particularly when it's way past midn...

Given its dramatic Land's End settings and temperate year round climate, it should come as no surprise the Los Cabos area boasts a wealth of romantic dining destinations. Who can resist tropical breezes, candlelit tables in the sand, and moonlight sh...

Although primarily known as a world-class destination for golfers and big-game sport fishermen, in recent years Los Cabos has also developed a well-earned reputation for fine dining, with a new generation of talented young chefs showcasing Baja Medit...

Luckily for visiting football and hockey fans, Cabo San Lucas boasts a number of good sports bars, the best of which - Cabo Cantina, Cabo Lounge, and Tanga Tanga - are located within a block of each other. Of the three, Cabo Cantina is the best place...

In addition to myriad jewelry stores that specialize in designs featuring Mexican silver and fire opals, Los Cabos is also home to a number of excellent fine arts galleries, showcasing works that range from contemporary painting and sculpture to trad...

Cabo San Lucas is hardly a daunting destination, even for first time visitors. The marina and downtown district are within walking distance of the major resort hotels, as is Los Cabos' largest and most popular beach, Playa El Médano. In fact, cruise ...

Cabo San Lucas' notoriously uninhibited nightlife scene is centered in the downtown tourist district, home to perennially popular nightspots like El Squid Roe and Cabo Wabo Cantina, as well as a host of bars, bistros, dance clubs, live music venues, ...

Cabo San Lucas is a convenient shopping stop for cruise ship passengers. The downtown tourist district is within easy walking distance of the cruise ship terminal, as are larger Marina malls like Puerto Paraiso and Luxury Avenue. The former is a part...

Cruise ships are common sights around Cabo San Lucas, and first-time visitors will appreciate the compact nature of the downtown area. Even half-day visits provide plenty of time to visit major tourist attractions like Cabo Wabo and Mango Deck, as we...

Cruise ship visitors to Cabo San Lucas will find no shortage of delicious dining options, as there are dozens of first-class eateries located within easy walking distance of the cruise ship terminal. In addition to select fine dining establishments i...

It's easy to spend a lot of money in Cabo San Lucas, but if you can survive without luxury accommodations, high-end golf courses, and nightclub bottle service, the Los Cabos area is actually quite affordable. Many activities are cheaper here than the...

Los Cabos' culinary renaissance isn't centered in Cabo San Lucas, but in neighboring San Jose del Cabo, where a number of talented chefs have turned this charming, colonial-style city into a mecca for visiting foodies. Not only is there an increasing...

Cuban cigars are big business in Los Cabos, but very few stores sell the genuine article. J&J Habanos is the area's only certified dealer of the Caribbean island's most sought after export, and the downtown Cabo San Lucas shop showcases stogies from ...

Jack Nicklaus started the Los Cabos golfing boom in the early 1990s, with superb layouts at Palmilla, Eldorado, and Cabo del Sol. Now, the man who is trying to break all Nicklaus' records, Tiger Woods, is also competing with him as a local golf cours...

Ramuri has been one of the most popular recent additions to Cabo San Lucas' nightlife scene, and the downtown beer garden has garnered rave reviews for its craft-brewed beer and fine dining delights. The brew menu boasts beer styles that range from l...

Cabo San Lucas is a town that knows how to have a good time. The nightlife scene is rowdy, boisterous and uninhibited, even by Mexican resort standards. It's virtually impossible to walk a block, or traverse 50 yards of golden sand, without finding a...

Not only is it hard to avoid tequila in Cabo San Lucas, it's hard to avoid free tequila. Many shop owners offer complimentary tasters to browsers, and more than a few area bartenders pour shots every time customers pay their tabs. Of course, free teq...

It didn't take long for Dos Mares Marina Grill & Bar to establish itself as one of the best seafood restaurants in Cabo San Lucas. The restaurant opened in December of 2012, and showcases superb Mediterranean-style seafood offerings from talented you...

Cabo Adventures' Outback Camel Safari is one of Los Cabos' most popular tours, with guided camel rides along a secluded beach north of Cabo San Lucas, an engaging introduction to Baja's flora and fauna, a delicious lunch buffet featuring traditional ...

El Ganzo isn't your typical Los Cabos luxury hotel. The recently opened 72-room boutique lodging is a centerpiece of the ritzy Puerto Los Cabos development located just outside of San Jose del Cabo, and in addition to upscale yet artsy amenities like...

Start with Sea of Cortez views from a privileged setting on a bluff above Acapulquito Beach. Add a dash of live music and local color. Stir in Chef Drew Deckman's commitment to slow food principles and using locally grown, gathered, or caught food. P...

Palomar is the dining scene in Santiago, a small town that is about a one-hour drive north of San Jose del Cabo. The restaurant has been a popular stop since the early days of tourism in Baja Sur, when Hollywood stars like Bing Crosby and John Wayne ...

In January, Cabo San Lucas is heaven on Earth. In September, it's somewhere south of heaven. The weather is uncomfortably hot and humid, and there doesn't seem to be a whisper of wind. Even the palm trees seem dispirited. But despite the intense heat...

With sun, surf, and sand, as well as world class fishing and golf, and a seemingly limitless supply of soothing spa options, Cabo San Lucas is the perfect destination for a getaway weekend. Forget two weeks. Two days plus is plenty of time to relax a...

Los Cabos boasts many world-class resorts, with most located in the Tourist Corridor that connects the cape cities of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. In Cabo San Lucas, Capella Pedregal is the top choice. The luxury beach resort features a spec...

The current king of the Cabo club circuit, Pink Kitty has built a dedicated following with delightfully decadent decor, VIP bottle service and DJs who keep the dance music pumping late into the night. The sexy nightspot is also home to the area's hot...